Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Poco F8
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Poco F8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3126402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Poco F8 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Poco F8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Poco F8?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.